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AF08 XDU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,639 mi
Last recorded74,639 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XDU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper secured with tape

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 12 Feb 2020 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper secured with tape

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,467 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,044 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,276 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 50,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,843 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,810 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,628 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AF08 XDU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 XDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF08 XDU registered?

AF08 XDU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AF08 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 XDU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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